by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced the new support service which has been launched to help apprentices who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 outbreak to find new opportunities. The new Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices (ReSSA) offers an online and telephone service...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) announced the publication of its 2020/21 brochure which summarises its professional workforce development plans for the FE and training sector in England across 2020/21, which includes significant support from the Department...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Strategic Development Network (SDN) is running a free webinar on Wednesday 5 August 13:30 – 14:15, for anyone considering the delivery of traineeships in the light of the recent announcements from the government. The webinar will cover what is a traineeship...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) conducted a survey of residents about their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic in May. The survey results have been published and a summary report is available.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
The South East Business Boost (SEBB) programme offers growth grants to small and medium-sized businesses in the South East Local Partnership Area which encompasses East Sussex, Essex and Kent. The SEBB programme is for SME’s who are planning a small growth...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
Local councils are still paying out small business grants, and businesses need to apply before the scheme closes on 28 August. Information about eligibility for the Small Business Grant Fund is here, and a postcode checker on this site will link to your local council...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
A survey conducted with businesses during June and July by the CBI, shows that 3 in 4 businesses are concerned about a further economic shock arising from a non-negotiated exit from the EU. The survey responses and summary are on the CBI website.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements regarding the coronavirus support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses. This issue includes details of the changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from 1...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Job Retention Bonus was announced by the Chancellor as part of his Plan for Jobs last month. The scheme gives businesses a one-off payment of £1,000 for every previously furloughed employee if they are still employed at the end of January next year. The Treasury...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated the guidance for temporary flexibilities around functional skills qualifications and end-point assessment.
